London council could seize oligarchs’ homes for affordable housing
Homes acquired with “dirty money” in the richest parts of London could be seized and turned into affordable housing under plans to crack down on Read More
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Britons skipping meals ‘just to keep the lights on’, research reveals
Nearly 11 million people are now behind on their bills while more than 5 million have gone without food, according to new research that reveals Read More
UK universities call for maintenance loan uplift amid students’ financial woes
The government is being urged not to forget students in the cost of living crisis, as universities report growing numbers turning to them for help Read More
Ministers to cap firms’ energy bills amid calls for longer-term support
Jacob Rees-Mogg is expected to announce a cap on energy prices for businesses that would cut the rates they pay by up to half this Read More
‘I’ve never been so low’: the childcare providers facing closure over rising costs
Claire Kenyon prides herself on offering “flexible, affordable, play-centred” childcare at her Chichester nursery, but fears she may soon be forced to close her doors. Read More
Shares slide as UK retailers join households facing a grim winter
The cost of living storm sweeping across Britain’s retailers is buffeting companies ranging from e-card seller Moonpig to mattress firm Eve Sleep and the DIY Read More
Higher energy bills a price worth paying for UK security, says Truss
Higher energy bills are a price worth paying to guarantee the UK’s security from foreign aggressors, but the cost should not be passed on to Read More